EXPLORE THE SUNSHINE COAST

NATIONAL PARKS

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
These mountains guard the southern approach to the Sunshine Coast.

There are five in total, with four offering public access for bushwalking and rock climbing, catering for all levels of fitness and experience.

Koalas, goannas, echidnas, eastern grey kangaroos, kookaburras, cockatoos and lorikeets and pale headed rosella sightings are a common occurrence within the park.

KONDALILLA NATIONAL PARK (322ha)
This park preserves remnants of rainforest and wet eucalypt forest that provides important wildlife habitat.

“Kondalilla” is an aboriginal word meaning rushing waters and the main attraction is the Kondalilla Falls which cascades 90m over Skene Creek into a rainforest valley.  This area is popular for picnicking, bushwalking and bird watching.

MAPLETON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (25.9ha)
This park sits atop the Blackall Ranges. The falls cascade 120m into the valley below.  The lookout to view these falls is accessible by strollers and wheelchairs (assisted access). Walking tracks, picnic areas, bbq’s and a shelter shed make for a lovely day out.

NOOSA NATIONAL PARK (3500ha)
Noosa National Park runs from Noosa Heads in the north to Maroochy River in the south.  The most popular part of this park is only minutes from Hastings St in the heart of Noosa.  Tracks allow easy access for visitors to explore this park.

Viewing highlights include Boiling Pot  and Hells Gates, pandanus-lined Teatree Bay, rocky Granite Bay, Winch Cove and the sweeping beach of Alexandria Bay. 

 
Great Walks of the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast forms part of a network of world-class walking tracks through some of Queensland’s most beautiful natural areas. 

A FEW FAVOURITES

• Buderim Forest Walk
• Foote Sanctuary Buderim
• Baroon Pocket Dam Maleny
• Botanic Gardens Cooroy
• Gardners Fall Maleny
• Kenilworth State Forest & Forest Reserve Booloumba
• Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden
• Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
• Mt Coolum

For further information check out the Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service website : www.epa.qld.gov.au key business areas on the left hand side of homepage and click on Parks and Forests / Queensland Parks and Forests.

MOOLOOLABA RESTAURANTS

 

AUGELLOS RISTORANTE & PIZZERA Award winning for their fabulous Pizza. www.augellos.com.au
KARMA WATERS Great selection of typical Australian food. Portuguese influence www.karmawatersrestaurant.com.au
BAUHINAI CHINESE RESTAURANT The best on the coast Peking Duck speciality.
SEE RESTAURANT Wonderful views down the river, extensive seafood selection. www.seerestaurant.com.au
M @ MOOLOOLABA Great seafood and steaks www.matmooloolaba.com.au
FISH ON PARKYN Large seafood selection adjacent to the fishing port. www.fishonparkyn.com.au
HOT PIPIS In central Mooloolaba, nice casual outdoor dinning. www.hotpipis.com.au
THE SURF CLUB MOOLOOLABA Looking over the beach and surf, economical dining. www.thesurfclub.com.au
HOGS BREATH CAFÉ World famous slow roasted steaks. www.hogsbreath.com.au
SEAFOOD CRUISE MOOLOOLABA 2 Hour Lunch & Dinner cruise on the “River Soiree”. www.seafoodcruise.com
CRACKED PEPPER Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner handy to us. www.crackedpeppermooloolaba.com
SIAM THAI RESTAURANT Succulent flavours in very pleasant surroundings.
STARBUCKS For that refreshing coffee. www.starbucks.com
O’MALLEYS IRISH PUB Good pub and Irish Fare, open til late. www.aussiepubs.com.au
SEMO’S Moroccan food in a great outdoor area. www.semosrestaurant.com.au